Ilex meserveae 'Heckenpracht' - P9

Description
The Blue holly 'Heckenpracht'(s) also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* copper-brown shoots * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue holly 'Heckenpracht'(s) are dark green, lanceolate, alternate, toothed. Copper-brown shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Blue holly 'Heckenpracht'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue holly 'Heckenpracht'(s) is an upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub